Capitol Hill Community Post | Capitol Hill plays itself in web series The Uncertain Detective

From Smarthouse Creative

Created by longtime Capitol Hill-based filmmaker Gregg Lachow, THE UNCERTAIN DETECTIVE is an online scripted series full of neighborhood cameos and Seattle locations. Crosscut calls it “understated and charming…Funny and appealingly odd. A genuine portrayal of what it’s like to live and work as a family of artists, inhabiting and exhibiting different selves.”

In the show, art imitates life and life imitates art. A film director (played by Lachow) creates a surreal, neo-noir tv series featuring a bumbling detective, and casts his wife and kids in it (played by Lachow’s actual family). In the show, as in their lives, each character tries to solve the central mystery of life: in a world that seems to be falling apart, where is the love that binds us together? Continue reading

Capitol Hill Community Post | The Clay Apartments opening of Section 8 waitlist

From the Low Income Housing Institute

LOW INCOME HOUSING INSTITUTE (LIHI) PUBLIC NOTICE

Opening of Section 8 Waitlist at the following building: The Clay Apartments

Effective on February 6, 2024 through February 12, 2024

LIHI will temporarily reopen the Section 8 waitlist for the Clay Apartments on February 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM, and the waitlist will remain open for one week, closing on February 12, 2024 @ 5:00 PM.  This waitlist is for studio apartments only.  These units have a maximum income limit of 30% Area Median Income, currently $28,800 for an individual. Continue reading

Capitol Hill Community Post | Comedian Pearl Lam takes a deep dive into reality TV at 18th & Union

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From Todd Matthews

Actor and comedian Pearl Lam has been thinking a lot about reality television’s effect on its cast members, viewers, and the larger culture—all of which has resulted in her solo show XXX Island, premiering this month at 18th & Union on Capitol Hill. The show centers on “It Girl” Amethyst Crystal, newly arrived at XXX Island to film the hottest new dating reality show promising Instagram fame and lucrative branding deals. Instead, she finds a hellscape of producer manipulation and drug-induced hallucinations.

“It’s like Man vs. Wild and Too Hot to Handle if they had a child,” Lam explained during an interview at a local coffee shop. “It’s a 60-minute comedy with dramatic elements—a dramedy, but I hate that word. Amethyst Crystal has to last 30 days on nothing but a fully stocked mini-bar while uncovering things about herself that she has kept hidden for a very long time. It’s absurd and off the wall, but it’s also a commentary about fame. I think most artists will go through a period where they question whether they’re doing their art for the art or the fame. There’s no shame in wanting to be famous, but when you knock on that door, you’re going through a passageway and won’t come out yourself.” Continue reading

Capitol Hill Community Post | Empowering Queer Voices: Three Dollar Bill Cinema in need of support to sustain LGBTQIA+ film initiatives

From Three Dollar Bill Cinema

In a world where representation is pivotal for fostering understanding and acceptance, organizations like Three Dollar Bill Cinema play a crucial role in amplifying queer voices through cinematic experiences. As a non-profit committed to showcasing LGBTQIA+ narratives, they have been instrumental in hosting queer film festivals, such as the Seattle Queer Film Festival, and nurturing emerging talent through programs like Reel Queer Youth. Continue reading

Capitol Hill Community Post | Stevens Tree Sale 2023

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From the Stevens Elementary School PTA
With the closure of City Peoples’ Garden Store, do you know where you’re getting your Christmas tree this year? The good news is you can pre-order your tree and greenery from the Stevens Elementary PTA Tree Sale now and get your fresh and fragrant tree at our pop-up event the first weekend in December. Plus, your purchase helps public elementary school kids in your community! Continue reading

Capitol Hill Community Post | Thank you Seattle – District 3

From Joy for Seattle

I am humbled and honored to be chosen by District 3 voters to represent our communities on the Seattle City Council. As someone whose family has called this neighborhood home for three generations – raised in our district and grew up in its schools, community centers, and parks – I cannot wait to start serving you.

I would like to thank Alex Hudson for a well-run and cordial campaign. I learned a lot from our time together about transportation and housing, knowledge I will absolutely take with me over the next four years. I look forward to watching her continue to serve our city.

Since our official launch in January, I have had the opportunity to hear from thousands of voters at their doors and in the community, and the message was clear – Seattle wants effective leadership on public safety, homelessness, housing, affordability, city infrastructure, youth engagement and support for our small businesses.

I promise to be accessible, and transparent. I promise to fully serve each neighborhood. From Capitol Hill, First Hill, Central District, Madrona, Eastlake, Montlake, North Capitol Hill, Madison Park, Madison Valley, Judkins, Leschi, Mt. Baker and Portage Bay — Everyone will have a voice.

We are focused on building community and solving problems together, that’s the Seattle I know and that’s the one I grew up with. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, the work begins today. Let’s build Seattle to be our home.

Capitol Hill Community Post | Seattle City Council District 3 Candidate Forum on Senior Issues at Pride Place

From GenPride

Seattle City Council candidates Joy Hollingsworth and Alex Hudson will discuss and debate the issues impacting the city’s older adults and seniors in a free, in-person Candidate Forum hosted by GenPride Center and Age Friendly Seattle. Both candidates are vying for the Seattle City Council District 3 seat, currently held by Kshama Sawant.

This free, afternoon candidate forum is your chance to pose questions to the candidates about aging in Seattle, including those issues that affect LGBTQIA+ older adults.

Refreshments will be served. All are welcome, but space is limited to 60 participants.

WHEN:  Wednesday, Oct 18 | 1:30 – 3:00 pm

WHERE:
GenPride Community Room @ Pride Place
1521 Broadway, Seattle, 98122

TO RESERVE A SEAT & POSE A QUESTION:  https://genpri.de/forum

 

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Capitol Hill Community Post | Full lineup announced for the 28th annual Seattle Queer Film Festival

Glitter and Doom

From Three Dollar Bill Cinema

Three Dollar Bill Cinema is proud to announce the full lineup of film screenings and special events for the 28th Seattle Queer Film Festival (SQFF), taking place October 12-22 at venues on Capitol Hill and in Columbia City. The festival will be followed by a week of select films streaming online from October 22-29. The diverse slate of queer cinema hails from across the globe and includes narrative features, documentaries, and short films totaling 53 programs comprised of 119 films.

In-person screenings take place at SIFF Cinema Egyptian, Northwest Film Forum, Broadway Performance Hall, Ark Lodge Cinema, and Queer/Bar, and virtual screenings are available in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. Tickets go on sale September 15, 2023. Passes are on sale now.

The 2023 festival theme is “Queer Joy Is Cinematic.” Festival screenings and events will explore what ‘queer joy’ means to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Continue reading

Capitol Hill Community Post | This Week Without Driving, build more transit to trails

From Kimberly Huntress Inskeep/The Transit Trekker

As part of the National Week Without Driving, please join me for a Transit Trek and Trip Audit.

RSVP

WHAT: A TRANSIT TREK
We’ll take the ferry to Bainbridge Island, catch a bus on Bainbridge and walk to the Grand Forest Trailhead to hike the Cross Island, Forest to Sky, and Battle Point trails, a total of about 4.7 miles. We’ll enjoy an easygoing hiking pace while also auditing our experience by noting the good, bad, and confounding about using transit for this recreational trip.

WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023
Plan to catch the 9:35 a.m. ferry to Bainbridge at Colman Dock. Return to Seattle on the 2:10 p.m. ferry back to Seattle — or later if you want to mosey around town. This includes time to regroup in town and gather outdoors for an informal debrief over lunch. Additional info provided when you RSVP. Continue reading

Capitol Hill Community Post | Central Area Neighborhood District Council and Leschi Community Candidate Forum

From the Central Area Neighborhood District Council

We are excited for our city council candidate forum on October 4 with Joy Hollingsworth and Alex Hudson. The city council approves and influences the mayor’s budget, think parks and road maintenance or health and safety efforts, and develops or approves laws and regulations, such as zoning and building codes, which directly affect our neighborhood.

This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on issues you care about. While we will have questions for them on topics most Seattle residents care about, we will ask them through a Leschi lens.

We plan on addressing homelessness, affordable housing development and gentrification, public safety, and parks maintenance, and explore the candidates’ stance on how to raise revenue to fund all these efforts. We will also entertain follow-up questions from the audience.

Central Area Neighborhood District Council and Leschi Community Candidate Forum
Wednesday, October 4 · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Grace United Methodist Church, 722 30th Ave. S., Seattle 98144

 

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